A comprehensive journey through Afghanistan's most iconic cultural, historical, and natural destinations including Kabul, Ghazni, Herat, Mazar-e-Sharif, Balkh, Bamiyan, and Band-e-Amir.
The 8-day Grand Afghanistan Odyssey offers a comprehensive journey through Afghanistan's most iconic cultural, historical, and natural destinations including Kabul, Ghazni, Herat, Mazar-e-Sharif, Balkh, Bamiyan, and Band-e-Amir.
Explore Kabul's historic sites including Babur's Garden and National Museum
Visit Ghazni Minarets and archaeological sites
Discover Herat Citadel and Friday Mosque
Experience the magnificent Blue Mosque in Mazar-e-Sharif
Explore ancient Balkh, the 'Mother of Cities'
Discover Bamiyan Valley and historical sites
Visit Band-e-Amir National Park with turquoise lakes
Kabul • Kabul City
Kabul International Airport
Airport meet & greet
Hotel in Kabul (3★–4★)
Dinner
Travel Notes
Arrival day - rest and adjust to time zone
Kabul • Kabul City
Babur's Garden
Historic Mughal-era gardens
National Museum of Afghanistan
Artifacts from prehistoric to modern times
Hotel in Kabul (3★–4★)
Breakfast, Lunch
Travel Notes
Full day exploring Kabul's heritage
Ghazni • Ghazni City
Ghazni Minarets
Twin minarets from the 12th century
Archaeological Sites
Ancient Buddhist and Islamic remains
Hotel in Ghazni or onward travel
Breakfast, Lunch
Travel Notes
Travel day to Ghazni - explore historic sites
Herat • Herat City
Herat Citadel
Historic fortress
Friday Mosque (Masjid-e-Jami)
Famous for intricate blue tilework
Hotel in Herat (3★–4★)
Breakfast
Travel Notes
Long travel day to Herat - may include flight option
Balkh • Mazar-e-Sharif
Blue Mosque (Shrine of Hazrat Ali)
Iconic blue-tiled mosque
Hotel in Mazar-e-Sharif (3★–4★)
Breakfast
Travel Notes
Travel to Mazar-e-Sharif - visit iconic Blue Mosque
Balkh • Ancient Balkh
Balkh Ancient City
Ruins of one of the oldest cities in the world - 'Mother of Cities'
Historic Ruins and Monuments
Ancient archaeological sites
Hotel in Mazar-e-Sharif (3★–4★)
Breakfast, Lunch
Travel Notes
Day trip to explore ancient Balkh
Bamyan • Bamiyan Valley
Bamiyan Valley
Historic valley with Buddhist heritage
Historical Sites
Buddha niches and ancient caves
Hotel in Bamiyan (3★–4★)
Breakfast
Travel Notes
Travel to Bamiyan - long journey through scenic routes
Bamyan / Kabul • Band-e-Amir to Kabul
Band-e-Amir National Park
Afghanistan's first national park with turquoise lakes
Kabul International Airport
Airport for departure
None (departure day)
Breakfast, Lunch
Travel Notes
Final day - visit Band-e-Amir then return to Kabul for departure
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